Groups band to turn Cincinnati grease into biodiesel

In Ohio, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) and Bluegrass Biodiesel have partnered to test three methods to extract oil from cooking grease, including one the University is planning to patent. Longer term plans include using the oil to produce biodiesel to power equipment and vehicles.

Thanks to an $87,000 grant from the EPA, the project will start in September and last two years. It will include pilot demonstrations and a 100-gallon pilot treatment facility in collaboration with MSD.

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